Articles by David Fisher

National

Racism claim after ‘good Samaritan’ charged, then found not guilty
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 7:17am
Is there racism in our police? Is it systemic? In Northland, many Māori parents raise their children to be cautious when...
National

Inquiry after allegation council boss referred to elected councillor as 'homosexual'
Sunday, 22 October 2017, 5:24pm
A council boss is under investigation over allegations he referred to "one homosexual" among his elected councillors during...
National

Former Defence Minister admits civilian casualties in 2010 SAS raid in Afghanistan
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 5:17pm
UPDATED 7.44PM: Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has admitted civilians were killed in a 2010 Afghanistan raid. LISTEN...
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Conditions on Police data release questioned
Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 1:59pm
Opposition parties have called on Police Minister Michael Woodhouse to explain why police attach conditions to the release...